Zìwǎnga web of characters

励 lì

to encourage; to strive

HSK 5 7 strokes Radical 力 Sound + meaning 4 words

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厉soundlìwhetstone; to grind, to sharpen, to whet 力meaninglìstrength, power; capability, influence

How it works

力 hints at the meaning (strength), and 厉 lì hints at the sound.

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HSK 5 · 2

鼓励

gǔlì

to encourage

奖励

jiǎnglì

to reward; reward (as encouragement)

HSK 7–9 · 2

激励

jīlì

to encourage; to urge; motivation

励志

lìzhì

to pursue a goal with determination; inspirational; motivational